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Column: Cyber dominance meaningless without skilled workforce

Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), co-founder of the bipartisan Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, says the U.S. is falling short when it comes to a skilled cyber workforce capable of operating at the highest levels of its field. His column is part of Federal News Radio's special report, Cybersecurity Rising.

Tags: Rhode Island , cybersecurity , House , Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th President , Cybersecurity Rising , workforce , Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus , House Armed Services Committee

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Congressman pitches cybersecurity amendments to defense bill

As cybersecurity-specific bills stall in Congress, Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I) has suggested amending the defense bill to get the biggest cyber initiatives passed.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , Congress , cybersecurity bills , NDAA , DoD authorization bill , DoD

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White House calls for review of all cybersecurity plans, programs

Hathaway's review must move cyber forward, quickly

Tags: technology , mngt , Melissa Hathaway , John Brennan , White House , ODNI , National Security Council , Homeland Security Council , CSIS , James Lewis , cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity to remain priority for Langevin

Congressman to remain involved in these issues in four ways

Tags: mngt , cybersecurity , Mike McCaul , Adam Smith , Zoe Lofgren , Bill Pascrell , Homeland Security Committee , Armed Services Committee , Intelligence Committee , Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th President , critical infrastructure

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Langevin 'concerned and disappointed': still no cybersecurity czar

Earlier this year, there were high hopes for the Obama Administration's cybersecurity policies. Now, however, the departure of one top White House cybersecurity official has raised concerns with a top Rhode Island lawmaker.

Tags: technology , mngt , cybersecurity , Melissa Hathaway , President Obama , Max Cacas , CSIS

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Board objects to proposed TSP fund

Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs at the Thrift Investment Board, explains why the board opposes what one congressman is calling a socially responsible fund that he wants added to your Thrift Savings Plan.

Tags: Thrift Savings Plan , Tom Trabucco , mutual funds , Federal Employees Responsible Investment Act , corporate responsibility , Dorobek Insider , pay and benefits

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Langevin warns of cyber attacks on power grid

Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) says that despite attempts to improve cybersecurity standards at power plants, there are still gaping holes.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , In Depth , street.com

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Calls for Senate-confirmed cyber official revived

House lawmakers want to add the requirement for a White House official to oversee cybersecurty policy and budget across civilian agencies. Rep. Langevin said the current set up with DHS in charge of civilian networks isn't good enough. Members also want more attention paid to the security of the supply chain.

Tags: technology , management , Howard Schmidt , Greg Schaffer , Jason Chaffetz , Elijah Cummings , DHS , White House , House Oversight and Government Reform Committee , cybersecurity , supply chain security , FISMA , Jason Miller

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Bill would create National Office of Cyberspace

Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) has introduced the Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , FISMA , Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act

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FISMA Reform and the pending Cybersecurity Bills

October 27th, 2010

Representative Jim Langevin of Rhode Island and the Honorable Tom Davis discuss the reform of the 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and the pending Congressional Cybersecurity bills.

Tags: management , FedCentral , Deloitte , Tom Davis , FISMA , cybersecurity , Cyber

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